How they do blaze! I wonder why

They keep them on the ground.

At first I caught hold of the wing,

And kept away; but Mr. Thing-

umbob, the prompter man,

Gave with his hand my chaise a shove,

And said, "Go on, my pretty love,

Speak to 'em, little Nan.

"You've only got to curtsey, whisp-

er, hold your chin up, laugh and lisp,